Symbols of the House of Anarion from the collection of South Carolina Arts Commission

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Dr. John O'Neil
Symbols of the House of Anarion, 1980
mixed media painting
16 x 22 in

“This painting is an example of my interest in universal symbols seen in different cultural myths – Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. My work is characterized as calligraphic. I react to line as a means of expressing spontaneity, energy and my unconscious feelings. I have been influenced by my travels in Asia and have a great wonder about ancient civilization. This interest is early art and cultures is perhaps partly responsible for the unconscious calligraphic trend in these works.”

Collections: South Carolina Arts Commission State Art Collection

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The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to promote access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. We envision a South Carolina where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences.

A state agency created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the SCAC works to increase public participation in the arts through grants, direct programs, staff assistance and partnerships in artist development, arts industry, arts learning, creative placemaking, and folklife and traditional arts. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the SCAC is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts, and other sources.

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